MANUFACTURER LETTERHEAD
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{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
CONTRACT FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF GOODS
This Contract for the Manufacture and Sale of Goods (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:
**{{manufacturer_company_name}}** a company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of {{manufacturer_country}}, with its principal place of business located at {{manufacturer_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Manufacturer”);
AND
**{{buyer_company_name}}** a company duly incorporated and existing under the laws of {{buyer_country}}, with its principal place of business located at {{buyer_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the “Buyer”).
The Manufacturer and the Buyer are hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party.”
1. RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Manufacturer is in the business of manufacturing {{type_of_goods}} goods as per custom specifications.
WHEREAS, the Buyer desires to purchase goods from the Manufacturer and the Manufacturer desires to manufacture and sell such goods to the Buyer, all upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
2. MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF GOODS
2.1. The Manufacturer agrees to manufacture and sell to the Buyer, and the Buyer agrees to purchase from the Manufacturer, the goods described in detail in Schedule A attached hereto (hereinafter referred to as the “Goods”).
2.2. The Goods shall be manufactured in accordance with the specifications, designs, and quality standards agreed upon by both Parties and attached as Schedule B.
3. PURCHASE PRICE AND PAYMENT TERMS
3.1. The total purchase price for the Goods shall be {{currency}} {{total_purchase_price}} ({{total_purchase_price_words}}).
3.2. Payment shall be made as follows:
a. An upfront payment of {{currency}} {{down_payment_amount}} ({{down_payment_amount_words}}) shall be paid by the Buyer to the Manufacturer upon the signing of this Agreement.
b. The remaining balance of {{currency}} {{balance_amount}} ({{balance_amount_words}}) shall be paid upon {{payment_milestone}} (e.g., delivery, successful inspection, etc.).
3.3. All payments shall be made via {{payment_method}} to the Manufacturer’s designated bank account: {{bank_account_details}}.
3.4. Any taxes, duties, or levies imposed by governmental authorities related to the manufacture and sale of the Goods shall be borne by {{party_responsible_for_taxes}}.
4. DELIVERY
4.1. The Manufacturer shall deliver the Goods to the Buyer at {{delivery_address}} on or before {{delivery_date}}.
4.2. Delivery shall be made in accordance with the Incoterms {{incoterms_version}} {{incoterms_rule}} (e.g., EXW, FOB, CIF).
4.3. The risk of loss or damage to the Goods shall pass from the Manufacturer to the Buyer upon {{risk_transfer_point}}.
5. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
5.1. The Buyer shall have the right to inspect the Goods upon delivery at {{inspection_location}}.
5.2. Any claims for defects, shortages, or non-conformance of the Goods to the agreed specifications must be made in writing by the Buyer to the Manufacturer within {{number_of_days}} days of delivery.
5.3. If no written claim is received by the Manufacturer within the stipulated period, the Goods shall be deemed accepted by the Buyer.
6. WARRANTIES
6.1. The Manufacturer warrants that the Goods shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of {{warranty_period}} from the date of delivery.
6.2. The Manufacturer’s liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective Goods, at its sole discretion.
7. FORCE MAJEURE
7.1. Neither Party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performing its obligations under this Agreement if such failure or delay is caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fires, floods, accidents, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labour, or materials (hereinafter referred to as “Force Majeure Event”).
7.2. The Party affected by a Force Majeure Event shall promptly notify the other Party in writing of the occurrence of such event and its expected duration.
8. GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
8.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country_of_governing_law}}.
8.2. Any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, including any question regarding its existence, validity, or termination, shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the rules of the {{arbitration_institution}} in {{arbitration_city}}, {{arbitration_country}}. The language of the arbitration shall be English.
9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including all schedules and attachments, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the Parties.
10. SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
**FOR THE MANUFACTURER:**
_____________________________
Name: {{manufacturer_signer_name}}
Title: {{manufacturer_signer_title}}
Company: {{manufacturer_company_name}}
Date: {{manufacturer_signature_date}}
**FOR THE BUYER:**
_____________________________
Name: {{buyer_signer_name}}
Title: {{buyer_signer_title}}
Company: {{buyer_company_name}}
Date: {{buyer_signature_date}}
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